A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chapter 224 Public Opinion

"The Marisol Cup officials and judges are helping clear up the rumors for me."

Theo's dark gaze deepened as he straightened up, his eyes flickering toward her phone.

"This girl is gorgeous and talented? She's like a fairy descended from heaven!"

Sierra, realizing what he was looking at, immediately turned her screen away, feeling slightly embarrassed.

Madison, who had been excitedly scrolling through comments, suddenly paused and smirked at the subtle tension between them. She shot them a knowing look before dramatically stretching.

"Excuse me. You two chat. I'm... starving. Yeah, starving. I'll take a nap now," she said, grinning as she quickly retreated to her room.

Sierra let out a soft laugh, shaking her head as she watched the door close. Then, she felt the couch sink slightly beside her, making her instinctively scoot a little

further away.

"They weren't wrong," Theo suddenly responded, his voice smooth and unwavering.

Sierra blinked, looking at him in surprise.

"That piece was played beautifully," he continued, his tone neutral, but his words held weight.

Oh-so that was what he meant.

a little. "They exaggerated too

endorsements wasn't random. It was clear they

"Uncle Theo,

beat around the bush. "Your skill speaks for

but because she was

meant, and a genuine smile bloomed on her

had told her before that he would back her

warm feeling spread in her chest-the rare and unfamiliar comfort of

softened slightly as she looked at him. "Thank

official statement, the judge's confirmations, and the actual video proof of her performance, the

online attacks and calls for her

on, the internet quickly lost interest. Within hours, the Marisol Cup controversy faded from trending lists, and people moved

back to his office when he saw the Marisol

be Theo's doing- especially after Theo had

Benson remembered how Sierra had asked him to publicly announce their breakup,

her name, Theo would have

Absolutely not!

his no one

his gaze flickering as he

he immediately called for Reagan. "Delete all negative comments about Sierra. Every

"Mr. Benson, the public opinion is already shifting in her favor. If we interfere too